Appointment of Technical Director at Garryowen FC

Garryowen FC are pleased to announce the appointment of Greig Oliver as Techincal Director for the club. Greig will have responsibility for the technical and skills development of all teams and coaches with particular emphasis on the enhancement of the already successful Academy. The 2006/7 senior team which won the Munster Senior Cup, AIB Cup and AIB League included no fewer than 11 players from the Dooradoyle Academy. Greig was previously Rugby Development Manager and National Academy Coach for Borders in Scotland. He also held the position of National Academy Coach for Edinburgh. He coached the Scotland U 20 squad in 2006/7 and Scotland U21 squad from 2003 to 2006. The Hawick club man was capped at Senior and U21 level for Scotland. He represented Scotland in two World Cups and also played for the Barbarians. His club Hawick were four times Scottish National League Champions and 6 times Border League Champions. He coached Hawick to win two BT Premierships in 2001 and 2002 and also the BT Cup in 2002, following which he was voted Scottish Premiership Coach of the Year. Chairman of Rugby Philip Danagher welcomed the news and reinforced the desire to continue the development of the Club Academy for which Tom Comyns will continue as Strength and Agility Coach. Philip also made reference to the innovative developments being carried out on the grounds and facilities at Dooradoyle. Dara O’Sullivan and Ray Egan will take over the coaching reins for the 1stXV from Paul Cunningham and Killian Keane.